Paraprofessional

This certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in Early Childhood/Child Development instruction and meets the minimum standards for employment as a Paraprofessional in Texas public schools. Candidates must “demonstrate competency, good judgement, and self-control in the presence of children when performing assigned duties” (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Minimum Standards for Child-Care). The program will provide both lower and mid-level technical courses for continuing educational experience to satisfy state (Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services) and national (The Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition) credential requirements. Courses in this certificate program can also be applied toward the Early Childhood/Child Development AAS degree. TSI readiness is required. Students may begin the Level II Certificate in either the fall or spring semester.